Yes it is, Aaron. Aaron Levi – “Is Love A Crime?” Aaron’s first official single, “We Ride”, will be available on April 20th via iTunes, so make sure to pick that up!

UIC’s Hip Hop Congress recently hosted ‘The Chi-Town Breakdown’, celebrating one of Hip-Hop’s lost elements (in my opinion, of course).  Watch various members of the Chicago Tribe and Blokheads do work on UIC’s campus. Featuring LoveJones’ track “The Bump” (Prod. by 9th Wonder) in the background.

And here’s the official video.  Shoes, album, etc. all in stores now.

Directed by Noah Banks. This is great.  Well done!

Here’s a brand new joint from Fest’s upcoming mixtape, The Manual.  Here Che linked with the legendary Queen Latifah for “Goin’ In”, which was produced by Dub Santana. The Manual will be dropping in just a few weeks.  Plugg City! Rhymefest feat. Queen Latifah – “Goin’ In”

This track leaked out yesterday via Young Kingz, and it was a bit premature.  Oh well.  It’s a dope cut and the world definitely needs to hear it…and it’s a little something different from Mr. Halsted. Mikkey Halsted feat. Klass – “Taboo” (Prod. by No ID)

Live from the Foot Locker in Times Square, the Kidz perform “I Got It Made” as part of Reebok’s Classic ’09 campaign.

New music from Slip-N-Slide’s latest signee Drew Sidora.  This was lifted from Infamous’ Real Talk mixtape, which is coming soon. Drew Sidora – “Banana Split”

Congratulations and respect due to Chicago singer Jeremih, who literally just inked a deal with Def Jam.  Who says you can’t go major by being in Chicago?  Jeremih created a huge buzz for himself with the monster record, “Birthday Sex”, and it paid off in a big way.  In fact, they’re already starting the promo buzz…